Strawberry Jam & Tea time chat with the Ants

Some afternoons are best spent talking to gentle friends, people who make everything feel wonderful.

A little girl, her rather unusual aunties, strawberry jam and a proper cup of tea. There are stories to exchange, treats to share and nowhere anyone needs to be.

This whimsical cottagecore artwork brings a little of that unhurried happiness into your home. Full of playful details, warm colours and storybook charm, it's a piece to make you smile every time you pass it and perhaps remind you to make time for the small pleasures.

A delightful addition to a cosy reading nook, kitchen, bedroom or a child's room. Also a thoughtful gift for someone who loves storytelling, nostalgia and life's wonderfully ordinary moments.

Where to place it

Perfect for a cosy breakfast nook, kitchen, reading corner, child's bedroom or beside a favourite armchair. Pair it with warm timber, colourful ceramics or vintage furnishings for a playful, lived-in cottagecore look.

Who to buy it for

A thoughtful gift for:

Someone who loves cottagecore, whimsical art and nostalgic illustrations.

A friend who considers afternoon tea a serious occasion.

A child with a wonderful imagination, or an adult who has kept theirs.

A housewarming gift or Perfect as a thinking-of-you gift, a small celebration, or a surprise sent for no particular reason other than I wanted to make you smile.

Because sometimes a little silliness is exactly what the day needs.